René Huyghe
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Summary
René Huyghe was born on May 3, 1906[1], in Arras[2]. He died on February 5, 1997[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a curator[5], philosopher[6], art historian[7], writer[8], and French resistance fighter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: François-Bernard Huyghe[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Occupation: teacher[14], conservator[15]
- Position held: member of the Académie française[16]
- Employer: Collège de France[17], Louvre Museum[18]
- Educated at: University of Paris[19], École du Louvre[20], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[21]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[23], Erasmus Prize[24], Concours général[25], Eugène Carrière Prize[26], Broquette-Gonin prize[27]
- Member of: Académie Française[28], National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina)[29], Comité des intellectuels pour l'Europe des libertés[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: René Huyghe[32]
- Family name: Huyghe[33]
- Given name: René[34]
- Pseudonym: Maiastra[35]
- Work location: Paris[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Name in native language: René Huyghe[38]
- Significant person: Paul Cailleux[39]
Why It Matters
René Huyghe has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was René Huyghe born?
René Huyghe's place of birth was Arras[2].
Where did René Huyghe die?
René Huyghe passed away in Paris[4].
What did René Huyghe do for work?
René Huyghe worked as a curator[5], philosopher[6], art historian[7], writer[8], and French resistance fighter[9].
Where did René Huyghe go to school?
René Huyghe was educated at University of Paris[19], École du Louvre[20], and Lycée Michelet, Vanves[21].
What awards did René Huyghe receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[23], Erasmus Prize[24], and Concours général[25].